Some lawmakers play hooky and party - A shout-out for a little help from our friends
Amongst congressional siesta, some members fundraise on
The terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad sequester is back again to wreak financial havoc on the American people. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said it would cripple our borders; Secretary of State John Kerry warned it would impair vital foreign missions; NASA officials cautioned that it would further slash their budget to about $13; and the White House itself claimed the reductions would essentially decimate the middle class. This paralyzing firestorm of automatic spending cuts -- upwards of $1 trillion over the next 10 years -- is set to ignite on March 1, so what Congress is doing to prevent ...
Grammy winners on the political party trail
While Mumford and Sons, Gotye and the Black Keys all came up big winners at this week's Grammys, many of their fellow singers and songwriters have helped various politicians win big as well. Among the musicians who took home the coveted golden gramophone are several who have also appeared in Party Time's database of political fundraisers, hitting the high notes and raising cash for lawmakers, including Beyonce and Yo-Yo Ma. Two of the most politically active members of the music world are mega-stars Jay-Z and Beyonce, and each won at least one Grammy this year: The former captured Best Traditional ...
Obama returns to partying, new committees kick off, and more
Updated 2/10, 12:38 p.m. ET He's baaaaack! That's right, Partiers, the Fundraiser-in-Chief has returned, committing himself to at least 14 parties this year to help his Democratic colleagues try and take control of Congress. Obama has proven himself to be the hands-down world's best at generating cash -- he was our 2012 Partier of the Year, collecting more than $1 billion overall -- and his presence will certainly boost the bottom line of any blue event. His efforts will especially benefit the DCCC, as the Democrats will be on the offensive in gaining a net 17 seats to take back ...
Super Bowl Sunday here, fundraisers not 'til week after
Unless you live under a rock and/or are dead, you know the 47th Super Bowl takes place this weekend! Whether you're "Kaepernicking" in support of the 49ers (hint: You're not) or swear by the Ravens' so-intense-he-can't-even-keep-the-drool-in-his-mouth Ray Lewis, the "Harbowl" is shaping up to be a classic. Party Time is usually pumped up for the big game because it can be a hotbed for political fundraisers, yet this year we've had no such luck -- not a single Super Bowl event! If you've got the scoop on one please let us know by uploading it here! So, what's the PT ...